Civil Engineer - Coastal and Water Resources

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay 1.5x

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off 18-22 days + 9 holidays

Education assistance up to $3,500

Job summary

PND Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Anchorage coastal and water resources team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in coastal processes, waves, shoreline protection, hydrology, hydraulics, and related civil design while working with seasoned engineers on Alaska projects. You’ll contribute through all project stages—from investigation and analysis to construction documents and field inspections—traveling to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil, Coastal, Ocean or Environmental Eng. from ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification in the United States with goal to become licensed PE in Alaska.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Coastal engineering, coastal processes, water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related area coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support coastal engineering analyses involving waves, water levels, currents, shoreline erosion, sediment transport, coastal flooding, and shoreline protection.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage systems, culverts, stormwater facilities, stream crossings, and other water resources projects.
• Develop and apply numerical models for coastal, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses using MIKE 21, Delft3D, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, and HY-8.
• Assist with civil design for coastal and waterfront infrastructure, site development, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in field investigations and data collection, including coastal and riverine surveys and measurements, site assessments, and construction inspections.
• Work collaboratively with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and other technical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in projects throughout Alaska, including occasional work in remote locations and challenging field conditions.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through mentorship and progressively increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Skills

EIT certification

0-3 years

Coastal engineering

Hydraulic modelling

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

MS Office

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Coastal/Environmental Eng. degree

Master’s preferred (coastal/water resources)

Tools

MIKE 21

Delft3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Civil Engineer - Coastal and Water Resources

PND Engineers, Inc.

PND Engineers is seeking a highly motivatedCivil Engineer – Coastal & Water Resources with EIT certification and 0–3 years of experience to join our dynamic, multidiscipline Anchorage office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer interested in coastal engineering, water resources, and related civil design to develop strong technical modeling, design and field skills while working alongside experienced engineers on challenging projects throughout Alaska.

PND’s Anchorage team works on a diverse range of coastal, waterfront, water resources, and civil projects. In this position, you will gain hands‑on experience with coastal processes, waves and currents, shoreline erosion and protection measures, coastal and riverine flooding, hydrologic and hydraulic design, and waterfront and coastal infrastructure. You may also assist with numerical modeling, GIS and engineering data analysis. You will have opportunities to contribute throughout a project’s lifecycle—from initial investigations and engineering analysis through design, preparation of construction documents, field inspection, and construction administration.

Working at PND also means opportunities to get out of the office. Many of our projects are located throughout Alaska, including remote communities and challenging coastal and arctic environments. You may travel by commercial or small aircraft, helicopter, or boat to conduct field investigations and construction inspections. It’s an opportunity to build practical engineering experience early in your career while working on projects, and in places, that few engineers get to experience.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and support coastal engineering analyses involving waves, water levels, currents, shoreline erosion, sediment transport, coastal flooding, and shoreline protection.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage systems, culverts, stormwater facilities, stream crossings, and other water resources projects.
• Develop and apply numerical models for coastal, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses using software such as MIKE 21, Delft3D, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, and HY-8.
• Assist with civil design for coastal and waterfront infrastructure, site development, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in field investigations and data collection, including coastal and riverine surveys and measurements, site assessments, and construction inspections.
• Work collaboratively with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and other technical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in projects throughout Alaska, including occasional work in remote locations and challenging field conditions.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through mentorship and progressively increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Master’s degree with a coastal, water resources, or related engineering focus is preferred.
• EIT certification in the United States, with the goal of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Alaska.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Coursework, internships, research, or project experience in coastal engineering, coastal processes, water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, or a related area.
• Familiarity with coastal and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs such as MIKE 21, Delft3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or HY-8 is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred; experience with other engineering design and analysis software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork in a variety of outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally travel away from home for periods ranging from several days to several weeks, including travel by passenger vehicle, commercial aircraft, small aircraft, helicopter, or boat.
• Previous construction or field experience is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must have ongoing U.S. work authorization without need for employer sponsorship.

Benefits, Perks, and Office Culture

PND offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the industry, including:

• Competitive base salary
• All overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Discretionary bonuses
• Exceptional, employer-funded 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan—no match required
• Comprehensive medical plans
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 18-22 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually
• Tuition/education assistance up to $3,500 per calendar year

Our Anchorage office also values a collegial, connected workplace culture, including biweekly office donuts and bagels and monthly catered all-office meetings, winter and summer holiday parties, and opportunities to participate in community activities.

About PND

Founded in Alaska in 1979, PND Engineers also has offices in Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Canada. We’re known for our innovation, multidisciplinary expertise, and ability to deliver projects in some of the world’s toughest environments. If you’re ready to bring your skills and make an impact, we want to talk.

PND Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Anchorage, AK